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the u.s. governments are now vowing that those responsible will be brought to justice. emily schmidt joins us now from washington with the latest. good morning, emily. >> reporter: mike and peggy, good morning to you. we're waiting to learn the names of the two airmen who were killed in the attack. the military says they were about to be deployed to support an overseas mission. instead, they died in a place where few would have expected danger. the attack happened just outside the international terminals in frankfurt. at least a dozen air force security personnel had arrived from england, on their way to a u.s. base in germany. law enforcement officials say the alleged gunman walked up to them, began arguing, and pulled out a semiautomatic weapon, while shouting allah akbar, arabic for god is great. nine rounds later, when his gun jammed, two airmen were dead, two more wounded. the other airmen grabbed the shooter while he continued to shout, jihad, jihad. >> we will spare no effort, in learni
the u.s. governments are now vowing that those responsible will be brought to justice. emily schmidt joins us now from washington with the latest. good morning, emily. >> reporter: mike and peggy, good morning to you. we're waiting to learn the names of the two airmen who were killed in the attack. the military says they were about to be deployed to support an overseas mission. instead, they died in a place where few would have expected danger. the attack happened just outside the...
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representative peter king is holding a hearing on thursday on whether u.s. muslims are becoming more radical. about 300 people protested in new york's times square yesterday about the proposed hearing. among the demonstrators, hip hop mogul russell simmons. >> what i wanted to do right now, not go down the same road, but wholesome unity with the fault of actions of a few. >> he told people at a mosque yesterday that he sees muslims as part of the solution of fighting terror. >>> and no signs of easing the governor scott walker's proposal to strip union workers of their bargaining rights got together in madison yesterday. but they were outnumbered outside. by demonstrators who claim that walker's plan is just the way to bust the state's unions. the report in this morning's "wall street journal" says that wisconsin's democratic state senators who have been on the lam in illinois for weeks now expect to return to vote on walker's proposal soon. >>> a big chunk of the country is recovering from some wild weather that has triggered tornadoes, snowstorms, even dre
representative peter king is holding a hearing on thursday on whether u.s. muslims are becoming more radical. about 300 people protested in new york's times square yesterday about the proposed hearing. among the demonstrators, hip hop mogul russell simmons. >> what i wanted to do right now, not go down the same road, but wholesome unity with the fault of actions of a few. >> he told people at a mosque yesterday that he sees muslims as part of the solution of fighting terror....
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. >> and here in the u.s., drivers are already making big changes. and in rare cases, some are having their gas stolen. >> can you imagine? emily schmidt is in washington, now, with more on the stolen gas. good morning, emily. >> reporter: peggy and rob, good morning to you. the rising gas prices mean you are getting less for your money. the amount to fill up your car this time last year, would leave you nearly a quarter-tank short at today's prices. another day, another record. with gas at a nationwide average of $3.52 a gallon, it's the highest ever for march. >> the profit is being taken away from us pretty much, with the fuel going up. it is kind of frustrating. >> reporter: this houston taxi driver is making less money each day. across the country, prices rose 14 cents in one week. they're up 39 cents, since protests began in libya. >> we're reacting on rumors. we're reacting to what's happening in libya. this is a total over react on some people's parts. let's see where this is taking us. >> reporter: there are no gas shortages yet. that doesn'
. >> and here in the u.s., drivers are already making big changes. and in rare cases, some are having their gas stolen. >> can you imagine? emily schmidt is in washington, now, with more on the stolen gas. good morning, emily. >> reporter: peggy and rob, good morning to you. the rising gas prices mean you are getting less for your money. the amount to fill up your car this time last year, would leave you nearly a quarter-tank short at today's prices. another day, another...
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u.s. lead the quest to crush gadhafi's forces? >>> severe spring weather. one of california's biggest rainmakers ever. spawning blizzards and tornadoes across the country. >>> and dancing debut. kirstie alley, even the karate kid, begin their quest for the mirrorball trophy. >>> good morning. the no-fly zone in libya appears easier to enforce this morning after another round of military might. >> here, now, are the latest developments from libya. u.s.-led air strikes lit up the skies over tripoli for a third night. >> but the american military commanders are looking to hand over control of this operation as soon as possible. >> president obama says, while moammar gadhafi needs to go, the libyan leader is not the target of the air strikes. emily schmidt begins our coverage this morning in washington. good morning, emily. >> reporter: rob and peggy, good morning to you. moammar gadhafi has kept an uncharacteristically low profile the past couple of days. no signs of him amidst all the signs
u.s. lead the quest to crush gadhafi's forces? >>> severe spring weather. one of california's biggest rainmakers ever. spawning blizzards and tornadoes across the country. >>> and dancing debut. kirstie alley, even the karate kid, begin their quest for the mirrorball trophy. >>> good morning. the no-fly zone in libya appears easier to enforce this morning after another round of military might. >> here, now, are the latest developments from libya. u.s.-led air...
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but like so much about iran, the u.s. has never been able to confirm that. >> reporter: in a statement on the family website, levinson's wife, christine, said it has been almost four years since i've seen my beloved husband, robert levinson. our family is tremendously encouraged by the news bob is alive. but remains concerned for his safety and well-being. neighbors say they just want him home. >> we've been praying for the family. yes. >> reporter: what do you think of the news that he's alive? >> i'm just so excited. i hope it's true. >> reporter: this morning, one thing levinson's family does have is hope. hilarie barsky, abc news, new york. >>> nfl owners and the league's players union will be back working toward a new labor agreement today, ahead of an extended deadline. they have until midnight tonight to reach some sort of deal, even if that means pushing the deadline back again. word is there has been some progress. but the sides are still split on the league's $9 billion in annual revenue. >>> the 17-day sit-in a
but like so much about iran, the u.s. has never been able to confirm that. >> reporter: in a statement on the family website, levinson's wife, christine, said it has been almost four years since i've seen my beloved husband, robert levinson. our family is tremendously encouraged by the news bob is alive. but remains concerned for his safety and well-being. neighbors say they just want him home. >> we've been praying for the family. yes. >> reporter: what do you think of the...
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. >>> the u.s. marshal service is mourning the loss of one of its own. the agent died hours after a gun battle erupted during a raid in st. louis. 48-year-old john perry passed away. he suffered a gunshot wound to the head, while attempting to arrest a suspect. two agents were wounded. the suspect was killed. >>> and white house drug czar gil kerlikowske is in a boston hospital this morning. he fainted twice yesterday. he was alert and speaking with doctors after being admitted to the hospital. >>> a national public radio executive is now on administrative leave after being caught on tape saying the wrong things. ron schiller heads npr's fund-raising arm. he met with two men who said they were part of a muslim organization and who offered npr $5 million. in reality, it was a sting being pulled off by activists who target groups they claim are opposed to conservatives. take a listen. >> the current republican party, particularly the tea party, is fanatically involved in people's personal lives. and very fundamental christian. they're seriously racist peop
. >>> the u.s. marshal service is mourning the loss of one of its own. the agent died hours after a gun battle erupted during a raid in st. louis. 48-year-old john perry passed away. he suffered a gunshot wound to the head, while attempting to arrest a suspect. two agents were wounded. the suspect was killed. >>> and white house drug czar gil kerlikowske is in a boston hospital this morning. he fainted twice yesterday. he was alert and speaking with doctors after being...
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and u.s. naval and air forces are moving closer to the country. >> gadhafi has lost the legitimacy to govern. and it's time for him to go without further violence or delay. >> reporter: the united nations says it's too dangerous for international aid agencies to asset the need in libya. the next-best option is delivering the first medicine and food to neighboring tunisia, to help refugees who have crossed the border. moammar gadhafi claims he has been betrayed by the united states. he says president obama is simply misinformed. rob and peggy? >> emily, it's almost like a tale of two countries, right now, depending on which side folks are in. what are they saying about that? >> reporter: when you look at some parts of libya, where anti-government protesters had taken control, we're seeing some shortages. yesterday, hundreds of people lining up to get fuel. they say life there is unbearable. gadhafi must leave. they were angered by his interview yesterday. then, you look in other parts of the co
and u.s. naval and air forces are moving closer to the country. >> gadhafi has lost the legitimacy to govern. and it's time for him to go without further violence or delay. >> reporter: the united nations says it's too dangerous for international aid agencies to asset the need in libya. the next-best option is delivering the first medicine and food to neighboring tunisia, to help refugees who have crossed the border. moammar gadhafi claims he has been betrayed by the united states....